Luis Suarez joins Liverpool down under as he waits on Arsenal to up the ante

LUIS SUAREZ arrived in Australia last night as both he and Liverpool wait to see if Arsenal will bid £40 million-plus for his services.

PUBLISHED: 00:01, Mon, Jul 22, 2013

It is reported Liverpool will allow Suarez to move for a deal worth £40m

Striker Suarez flew to Melbourne from Montevideo to join Liverpool’s pre-season preparations after a three-week break following his Confederations Cup exertions.

Suarez, who was accompanied by Uruguay team-mate Sebastian Coates, will now meet manager Brendan Rodgers and managing director Ian Ayre face to face for the first time since publicly stating his desire to quit Anfield.

Rodgers will make it clear to Suarez not only that Liverpool – who play Melbourne Victory at the MCG on Wednesday – do not want to sell him, but also the loyalty and debt he owes a club who have stood by him despite his misdemeanours.

Wenger still has his eye on signing the Uruguayan

The last bid for Suarez of £35m was made by Arsenal 10 days ago

The last bid for Suarez of £35m was made by Arsenal 10 days ago and, as of last night, there had been no fresh bid.

Arsene Wenger believes Suarez would move to the Emirates, but until a bid of at least £40m is submitted – that sum would test the validity of a clause in the player’s contract – their posturing lacks substance.

Pepe Reina did not report to Melbourne as the merits of a permanent deal to Napoli are discussed.

Liverpool have agreed a loan deal with the Italians, who are coached by former Anfield boss Rafa Benitez, but a permanent transfer is being explored.